Hail history for Crisp County, GA

Crisp County has 43 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 25 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on December 28, 2005.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month March

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 43 since 1959

1″ or larger 25 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · December 28, 2005

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Crisp County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Crisp County's peak: March.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 43 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 27, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 3, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
August 3, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 13, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 24, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
June 22, 2019	0.75″	Penny
July 22, 2018	1.0″	Quarter
April 5, 2017	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Crisp County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

June 27, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

EMA reports quarter-sized hail south of Cordele.

March 26, 2011 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The public observed quarter to golf ball-sized hail near Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park in the far western part of the county, then quarter-sized hail further east toward Cordele.

December 28, 2005 · 2.75″ (baseball)

A swath of large hail was observed from the west central part of the county to the northeast corner. The public reported baseball-sized hail in Cordele. Fire Station No. 1 reported golf ball-sized hail just northeast of Cordele, while Fire Station No. 4 reported quarter-sized hail in the far western part of the county near Coney.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	1	0	3	10	10	13	5

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Crisp County

Has it ever hailed in Crisp County?

Yes — 43 hail events have been recorded for Crisp County, GA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 25 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Crisp County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Crisp County, GA is June 27, 2025, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Crisp County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on December 28, 2005. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Georgia hail history

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.